Limestone Revision Questions
Limestone Revision Questions
Limestone Revision Questions
Topic- Limestone
Objectives
Understand the nature of the limestone
Identify areas in the Caribbean where limestone is found
Identify and describe the characteristics of limestone
Identify and describe various limestone features/landforms
Overview the features of tropical karst areas
Case Study- Cockpit Country, Jamaica
Key Terms/Concepts
Limestone Polje
Carbonic Acid Doline
Calcium Bi-carbonate Cave/Cavern
Solution Stalactite
Karst Stalagmite
Jurassic Coralline Limestone Pillar/Column
Oolitic Limestone Gorge
Limestone Pavement Resurgent Streams
Clint Polygonal Karst
Gryke Tower Karst
Swallow Hole/Sink Hole Cockpit Karst
Uvala
Revision Questions
Please note it is also advisable to make up alternative ways questions may be
asked in the exam.
1. Describe the weathering process in limestone areas. [4 marks]
3. Explain how the following limestone features are formed (include the main
stages in your response):
Pillars [6 marks]
Swallow holes or sink holes [3 marks]
Caves or caverns [3 marks]
4. What are four factors that affect the development of landforms in a limestone
landscape? [4 marks]
5. How are cockpits formed in areas like Cockpit Country in Jamaica? [4 marks]
All diagrams must be drawn in pencil and include a border and title.
Use the Key question word (define, explain, describe, etc.) as well as the
number of marks per question as a guide to how much to write for a question.
Try to answer questions in a logical and sequential manner (don’t start on one
point, digress to another point and then return to the original point). Your
answers must flow!
All responses must in a proper format i.e. a formal sentence, paragraph, etc.
Responses must not be in point form and abbreviations are not permitted.